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* MOD4WIN Version 2.30 *
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Installation Instructions:
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- start Windows (version 3.1 or higher required)
- insert disk in drive A or B
- in the Program Manager go to File | Run...
- on the Command Line type <drive>:install.exe, e.g. "A:install.exe"
- follow the instructions of the installation program
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What's new in MOD4WIN 2.30
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>> 2.20 ==> 2.25 <<
+ Direct Hardware Support for GF1 based cards (Gravis Ultrasound)
+ loads 16 bit instruments in OPL4 Mode
* MOD4WIN now appears on the Windows 95 taskbar
+ you can now en-/disable all channels and play solo instruments from the
Effect Panel
+ MOD4WIN has its own GPF handler that automatically releases all libraries,
fonts, and temporary files that were in use
* bug fixes
- Setup Dialog crashed when there was no Wave Driver installed
- Shareware Dialog crashed on ALT-F4
- Windows Timer and Interrupt Timer were sometimes locking up the system
- state was not fully restored when started from a list icon
- removed nasty GPF from Open Dialog
>> 2.25 ==> 2.30 <<
+ added support for the XM Format
+ Surround Sound option in GF1 Mode for modules with less than 8 channels
* Effect Panel display is more lively now in DAC mode
* bug fixes
- some Effects where played wrong for the MOD Format
- fixed GPF in Quick Selection Box
- fixed sticky Fast Forward and Rewind buttons when extracting archives
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* The following chapters are all included in the MOD4WIN Help file and *
* really look much better there. Of course, if you absolutely love text *
* files, you can study it here. *
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Features
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MOD4WIN is a player for digital music modules on IBM-PC compatible machines
running Microsoft Windows.
- MOD4WIN 2.30 supports:
* NoiseTracker (*.NST), Pro-, Fast-, and TakeTracker (*.MOD), Grave Composer
(*.WOW), Oktalyzer (*.OKT), ScreamTracker 2.x (*.STM), ScreamTracker 3.x
(*.S3M), Composer 669 and UNIS 669 (*.669), Farandole Composer (*.FAR),
MultiTracker (*.MTM), and FastTracker II (*.XM) modules
* Sample rates between 11 and 48 kHz
* 8 and 16 bit sample depth
* Mono, Stereo, and Stereo Surround Sound
* Interpolated Dynamic Oversampling (IDO)
* Direct Hardware Support
* Direct To Disk Recording
- Full archive support
* Supports ARJ (*.ARJ), LHARC (*.LHA, *.LZH), and PKZIP (*.ZIP)
- Jukebox function for up to 2999 MOD-Files in one session
* Generates playlists (*.MOL) with files from up to 200 directories or
archives
* Drag & Drop feature of one or more modules, archives, and playlists
* Launching of a module, archive or playlist from a command line parameter
- Intuitive and easy to use interface with complex functionality
* Hotkeys for all player functions, many of them user-definable
* Mini Status uses minimal desktop space and stays optionally always on top
* Effect Panel shows current effects, instruments, notes, volumes, and speed
* Integrated File Manager to copy, move/rename, and delete modules from and
into drives, directories, archives, and list files
* Quick Selection Box displays all modules in your current playlist and lets
you select one immediately
* User Registration Dialog simplifies the registration process
- MOD4WIN saves all settings, such as
* window positions
* last accessed directories
* sound card and wave driver settings
* optionally the complete current status, so the next session will start
exactly where you stopped the last one
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System requirements
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Sound:
- A sound card with at least one DAC that can process sampling at 11 kHz or
better and an appropriate asynchronous wave driver, also known as an MPC-2
compatible wave device.
- or -
- A sound card that is directly supported in hardware (OPL4 based card with
onboard RAM or Gravis Ultrasound)
- Note: DAC emulators like speaker.drv cannot be supported. In direct to disk
recording mode there is no special sound hardware required.
Processor:
- AT 386 SX/16 as the absolute minimum to run the program.
- AT 386 DX/20 for playing at the highest sample rate.
- AT 486 DX/33 with 8 MB RAM to use MOD4WIN as a background jukebox at 44 kHz
and 16 bit stereo sampling.
- Note: To play modules with more than 8 channels using IDO and panning, a
faster processor may be required. In direct to disk recording mode and
direct hardware support mode, any AT 386 or better is sufficient to run the
program.
Video:
- A VGA video adapter with at least 16 colors simultaneously.
- Suggested video resolution 800 x 600 to show the Main Dialog, Info Dialog,
and Effect Panel without overlapping.
- Note: With a Hercules or Monochrome adapter many of the dialogs will
appear unreadable.
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher running in 386 enhanced mode.
- Note: This version of MOD4WIN will not run on 286-based machines anymore,
neither will it run under Windows in standard mode. There is no special
support for Windows 95 at this point.
For a more detailed discussion of System Requirements see also the sections
Known Problems and Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) in the Windows help file.
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Authors
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MOD4WIN is a joint project between Kay Bruns, Uwe Zaenker, and Jens Puchert.
For a detailed rundown on who did what in MOD4WIN please see the Authors
section in the Windows help file.
If you find any problems with the program or would like to comment on anything,
it's best to contact the person responsible for the particular section of the
program you'd like to comment on. For contact information please refer to the
Authors section in the Windows help file.
If you have general questions about MOD4WIN, questions regarding registration
and payment, or dealer inquiries, please contact Kay Bruns or Uwe Zänker (if
you live in Europe), or Jens Puchert (if you live in the United States or
anywhere else outside of Europe).
Note: Before you contact any one of us, please check the Frequently asked
Questions (FAQ) section in the Windows help file. Your question may already
be answered there and you can save yourself and us some valuable time.
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Trouble Shooting
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For a detailed discussion on trouble shooting see the sections about
- Known Problems and
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
in the Windows help file.
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Shareware Notes
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* Differences between Shareware- and Full Version *
Principally shareware- and full version are equally powerful. We figured that
a limited shareware version makes no sense, because you can't test and evaluate
a feature that hasn't been implemented in your free demo. However, experience
shows that it is necessary to limit the free demo version in some way and
instead of removing features, we let you enjoy a free 30 day trial period in
which you can evaluate the program free of restrictions. Exempt from that is
the ability to save your own playlists which is only allowed if you license a
full version.
If you find the program useful to you and would like to use it beyond your 30
day free trial period you will have to obtain a full version through
Registration. The free demo version will remind you that you haven't
registered yet every time you start and shut down MOD4WIN. Of course you will
be spared all of this, if you purchase a copy of the full version of the
program. Your registered copy of MOD4WIN will also show your name in the
caption of the Main Dialog and in the credit scroll of the About Dialog.
* Documentation *
Since MOD4WIN is so easy and intuitive to use, we don't find it necessary to
issue printed documentation for it. The hyperlinked Windows help system is
never more than one keystroke away (just hit F1 from any dialog). If you
would like to have something on paper, feel free to spool this help text to
your printer or to a file.
* Retail Sales of the Full Version *
MOD4WIN is not available as a retail product at this point. To obtain a
registered full version please follow the instructions under Registration.
* Update Service *
Registered users always get a great discount on updated releases. Depending
on how big a step there is between your and the current version, prices range
from free updates to about half the price of the full version. For details
please refer to the section Registration in the Windows help file.
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License Regulations
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1. All attempts to defeat the shareware check and the 30 days trial period
limit are a violation of our copyright and strictly prohibited. If such
attempts become known we reserve the legal right to prosecute the
offending party.
2. Modification of a file that belongs to the MOD4WIN package is strictly
prohibited!
3. Disassembling, reverse engineering, patching, hacking, or cracking of this
program, as well as distribution of any material the encourages or assists
in any of these activities is strictly prohibited. Any violation against
this rule constitutes copyright fraud and may be subject to prosecution
under copyright law.
4. Possession of the registered version is permitted only to the registered
user.
Note especially well: The sample modules included in the distribution package
of MOD4WIN are copyright of their respective owners.
Users of any version of MOD4WIN implicitly agree to all license regulations
when they install the software on their machine.
For detailed explanation of all licensing regulations please refer to this
section in the Windows help file.
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Liability, Warranty and Trademark
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We, the Authors, make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including
but not limited to any warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall the authors be liable for any incidental or consequential damage
arising from the use of, or inability to use, this program. We hereby deny
any liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You are fully responsible for everything you are doing with this program!
We reserve all rights for our program.
MOD4WIN and IDO are trademarks of JSInc. and SWE Bruns & Zänker.
For a more detailed explanation of liability, warranty, and trademark please
refer to this section in the Windows help file.
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Registration for MOD4WIN 2.30
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The basic registration procedure is simple. Just fill out the Registration
Form, and send it with the proper Payment to your distributor. Depending on
where you live, you will be served by different distributors and slightly
different registration procedures apply. For details please refer to the
section on Registration in the Windows help file.
If you are subscribed to Compuserve Information Service, you can also register
right from the convenience and privacy of your monitor. Go to the SWREG forum,
ID #4138 and follow the instructions there.
For up to date info on credit cards, product updates, and more check our
preliminary World Wide Web page at http://scuzzy.fmmo.ca/mediatrix/mod4win.htm
(courtesy of Mediatrix Peripherals, Inc.).
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Price Chart for MOD4WIN 2.30
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new user registration fee: $30
update from 1.xx: $15
update from 2.00: $12
update from 2.1x: $10
update from 2.2x: FREE
If you already have a copy of the free demo version of MOD4WIN 2.30 there will
be no additional charge for sending you the registration code.
If you do not have a copy of the free demo version of MOD4WIN 2.30 and require
a disk with the registered version to be sent out to you there will be an
additional $5 shipping and handling charge per order.
You are no longer required to provide a self-addressed envelope. Shipping is
done via first class mail within the United States and Canada, and via air mail
everywhere else. Disks are generally in 3.5" DS-HD format. For maximal
protection, all disks are sent in a bubble mailer.
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Registration Form for MOD4WIN 2.30
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Please print the registration form from the Windows help file (click on
Contents and then on Registration Form).
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Final Words
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Have fun with MOD4WIN!
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